Dogs killed by hunters, puppy burned alive + petition

On the photo: Mother and her 8 puppies were amongst the dogs killed by hunters

Mass Murder of Dogs in Bosnia Herzegovina

On the 19th of January, hunters from the “Grmeč” hunting club from Bosanska Krupa shot and killed all dogs that were at the landfill, including puppies and adult dogs and nursing females. At least fifty dogs were murdered. To cover up what they did, the hunders buried the dead dogs under piles of garbage, but they did not manage to hide all the corpses.

Yet more cases of torturing and killing of stray dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. An improvised shelter for stray dogs was deliberately set alight in Sarajevo just two days ago. This shelter had been built by local citizens. One puppy was burned alive. Someone came to the shelter and soaked it with gasoline and set it alight, with the dogs inside. Luckily many dogs survived, but not the puppy. This awful case of killing stray animals has been reported to the local police station.

On the 20th October 2013, shocking headlines flashed through the media "Animals were killed near the police station in Kalinovik and carcasses of animals killed were not removed even a few hours after the commission of the offense." This is just one of many horrific incidents reported by animal welfare groups throughout Bosnia. The plight…Read More

Last night activists plastered Sarajevo with posters campaigning against the kill-law. Also, they have managed to print and send to the Parliament over 62.2226 signatures of petitions on 1238 pages. Thanks to everyone who donated to help with the costs! If you can help with ongoing advocacy please donate via Paypal to [email protected] –…Read More